Senior Slot Game Engineer — C++/C# Expert (Hybrid Chicago)

LNW Gaming, Inc.(KAC); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Chicago seeks a Senior Advanced Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain slot game software within a collaborative, global engineering team. You will mentor junior engineers, lead technical initiatives, review code, and drive innovation while ensuring platform compliance and high-quality delivery across Windows and Linux environments.

The role emphasizes leadership, gaming industry experience, and staying current with industry trends to push the envelope in game

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Experience in the gaming industry preferred.
• Expert in C++ and/or C#.
• Knowledge of Godot and other game engines.
• Exposure to Windows and Linux platforms and video drivers.
• Strong understanding of game development frameworks.
• Proficient with debugging and profiling tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain slot game software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement features.
• Ensure software quality through code reviews, testing, and compliance with platform standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Document software designs and processes.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies.
• Lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
• Any other duties assigned.

Skills

C++

C#

Game development

Debugging

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Godot

Other game engines

Job description

Light & Wonder in Chicago seeks a Senior Advanced Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain slot game software within a collaborative, global engineering team. You will mentor junior engineers, lead technical initiatives, review code, and drive innovation while ensuring platform compliance and high-quality delivery across Windows and Linux environments.

The role emphasizes leadership, gaming industry experience, and staying current with industry trends to push the envelope in game